I have the fairing mount but I think the GPS might be easier see on the handlebar.

Kind of wish I'd tried the handlebar first, easier to switch from that to the fairing than vice versa.

 

I mounted mine with velcro so I can remove it.
1 small hole for power cord which is connected to a cig lighter I wired inside the fairing.

 

Think about what the setup looks like when you remove the GPS unit. If it leaves a big hunk of hardware on the bike it will look lik crap. A good clamp mount will be functional, secure and come off easily when you don't use the GPS.

 

That case looks great. Is it secure? does it shift on the handlebars? Is the plastic front still clear and is it easy to use the touchscreen. This may be one of the best inventions. Thanks.

 

This is my clunky old Garmin 2610 on the Cop Glide. Move this ram mount to two other bikes and use it in the truck.

 

Yup...........

 

It does not happen often, but I must have lucked out, because I have a fairing mounted RT Zumo 660 and have had no issues. Vibration for me was the opposite of your experience, I got more from the handlebars than from the fairing mount. When using the fairing mount it does not block any gauge from view.

 

I used a RAM mount to mount to the LH handlebar. Works great except you cannot read the thing during the day due to the glare. Tried the hood and other remedies, nothing blocks the glare...

JackL

 

Look at the Powerlet products. I have a handlebar mount with a power port. GPS is taken off, leaving a covered power mount.

 

Mine didn't crack but the vibration sucks. Stick with a Ram Mount for the bars. Mine was perfect. I do like the look with the fairing mount better but it vibrates. Check out www.mountguys.com